লক্ষ্মীপুর, চট্টগ্রাম

Lakshmipur is a district situated in the Chattogram division of Bangladesh. It is bounded by Chandpur to the north, Bhola and Noakhali districts to the south, Noakhali to the east, and Barisal and Bhola districts to the west of it. Lakshmipur was a region of Noakhali till February 15, 1984. During that time, the western section of Noakhali was upgraded from Lakshmipur subdivision to Lakshmipur district to give administrative amenities.

The district has historical significance regarding our war of independence as well. On July 6, 1971, the freedom fighters launched a surprise attack near the Rahmatkhali Bridge in Lakshmipur town, killing 72 Pakistani soldiers. On October 25, in Mirganj of the Sadar upazila, a direct battle between the freedom fighters and the Pakistani soldiers resulted in the deaths of 70 soldiers, including a major, and 41 Rangers.

In Fatehpur Dighi of Ramganj upazila, a fight occurred between the freedom fighters and Pakistani soldiers, resulting in numerous Pakistani casualties. Later, the Pakistani soldiers captured 14 freedom fighters and brought them to Ramganj camp, where they were killed. During the Liberation War, in a battle at Jamidar Hat of Ramgati upazila, 17 Pakistani soldiers, including several Razakars, were killed in a confrontation with the freedom fighters.

Lakshmipur has come a long way from there. Being situated adjacent to the Bay of Bengal has contributed significantly to the development of commercial and residential facilities in the district. It is also situated very close to the port city of Chattogram, so it gets commercial support from there too.

Overall, Lakshmipur is now a booming district waiting to unleash its full developmental potential.